Senior Project Engineer

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

We have an enticing residential, Senior Project Engineer (Tailings & Water) position awaiting you at the world class KCGM Operation that boasts a +10-year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our esteemed technical team on the convenience of a 5/2, 4/3 (9-hour day) roster. 

Here’s what awaits you:

• Provide technical expertise and project management support to the Tailings & Water team.
• Manage design and approvals of tailings storage capacity and buttressing to ensure KCGM has sufficient tailings capacity to meet Life of Mine requirements
• Manage TSF deposition planning to align with LOM requirements, rate of rise restrictions and plant throughput. Adequate storage capacity must be maintained.
• Manage construction of TSF projects in accordance with the design and QAQC requirements.
• Work with design Engineers to ensure that requirements for operational compliance are met. Includes inspections, audits, QAQC documentation and information tracking.
• Ensure TSF monitoring is completed and reported in line with the site’s Tailings Management Plan and the Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring Plan.
• Assist with the management of the capital budget for the Tailings & Water team including identification, planning and cost tracking programs.
• Display a clear commitment to safety and seek to eliminate or control the risks
• Manage all activities in a manner that minimises environmental harm.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience: 7 to 10 years in a similar role including TSF construction, operation and monitoring. Strong project management skills and a strategic thinker.

Qualifications: Engineering Degree in Civil or Geotechnical from a recognised tertiary institution. Current “C” Class WA Drivers Licence.

Passion for Growth: A strong desire to be part of an exciting new growth project and contribute to Northern Star’s dynamic work environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 4 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.    
Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!